Democrats Ride Anger Over Power Bills to Take Over Georgia Board
Democrats will take control of Georgia’s utility regulator for the first time in decades, propelled by voter frustration over rising electricity bills.
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Oil Market Starting to Embed Geopolitical Risk, Says Rapidan’s McNally
Bob McNally, founder and president at Rapidan Energy Group, expects military escalation between the US and Iran to be the most likely result following the midterm election. He sees risk remaining for tightness in the refined product market despite increased oil flows. He speaks o...
US Midterms: Senate Seats Turn Blue in Texas, Kansas
Democrats swept into power in Congress, winning at least 228 House seats, well above the 218 needed for a majority. After scoring multiple wins in traditional Republican strongholds, Democrats now hold at least 54 seats in the Senate, with just Alaska and Mississippi still unreso...
EU Says Montenegro on Course to Become New Member in 2028
Montenegro is on track to join the European Union in 2028, the bloc’s executive arm said, potentially restarting expansion as the continent seeks to grow its global influence.
Key Conclusions From Trump GOP’s 2026 Midterm Election Wipeout
US voters handed Democrats control of Congress in midterm elections on Tuesday, delivering a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump.
California Elects Xavier Becerra as Its First Latino Governor in 150 Years
Veteran legislator Xavier Becerra will lead the world’s fourth-largest economy after a campaign light on big rallies and promises.
Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul
Israel paved the way for talks on a new government, certifying last week’s election results despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued claims about voting irregularities.
India Sees Some Trade Relief, New Risks After Democrat Sweep
Indian officials were cautious on the US midterm election results, saying it eases some of the pressure over trade tensions but creates a new layer of uncertainty in an already fragile relationship.
Midterm Affordability Message Bullish for Equities, Emanuel Says
Julian Emanuel, chief equity and quantitative strategist at Evercore ISI, calls the results of the US midterm election “accountability for the affordability crisis” and explains why he sees that as bullish for equities moving forward. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Sourc...
Trump Midterm Rout Was Protest Vote, Says Reid
Morris Reid, Partner at Actum and former official in the Clinton administration, describes the Democrat sweep of Congress in the US midterm elections as a "protest vote", saying it shows the American people were against President Trump but that's not to say the Democrats now have...
Palestine Action Urges UK Supreme Court to Overturn Terror Ban
The UK’s use of anti-terror powers to outlaw Palestine Action has led to the group’s total destruction, its lawyers said at the UK’s highest court in the latest attempt to overturn the ban.
US Allies See a Chastened Trump But They’re Wary of the Backlash
US election results were welcomed in many capitals as a sign that Donald Trump faces new limits on his power, particularly on Iran, but foreign officials cautioned that the weakened US leader could yet prove more disruptive during the final two years of his term.
Still Risk-On But Stocks May Face Challenging 2027, Says Principal’s Shah
Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, expects a “really, really volatile environment” through 2027 as she examines what comes next for markets following the US midterm elections. She speaks on “Bloomberg Brief.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Blue Tsunami Crashes Down on Donald Trump
A humbled Trump in the wake of the Democratic landslide has implications for US foreign policy.
Democrat Wins Texas Oil Regulator Seat for First Time Since 1990
Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeated Republican firebrand Bo French to become the first member of his party in 36 years to win a seat on the powerful panel that oversees the $200 billion Texas oil industry.
US Midterm Blue Wave Puts AI, Data Centers in Spotlight
Data center developers seeking to build dozens of artificial intelligence campuses across Texas are facing their worst-case scenario under newly-elected Democratic Governor Gina Hinojosa, who has called for an immediate moratorium on data center development. Bloomberg's Tom Giles...
Democratic Midterms Sweep Signals Rebuke of Trump
Democrats swept into power in Congress, with outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran leading to a thundering rebuke of President Donald Trump and his party. Bloomberg's Stephanie Baker breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)
US Midterm Results Could Support Europe Stocks: Barclays
Emmanuel Cau, Barclays' European and APAC equity strategy head, discusses the implications of the US midterm election results, saying there will likely be noise and volatility in markets. "There is a bit more room for this rotation out of the Trump winners into a broader part of ...